Learn languages one song at a time

Languages through Music revolves around culture, memory, travel, community and fun.

Close-up of a smiling woman with braided hair, promotional cover for 'Languages through Music' with Desta Haile.

Languages Through Music was created by educator and musician Desta Haile after fifteen years of teaching and performing around the world.
What began as a personal passion has grown into a global learning platform, reaching over 10,000 students in nearly 90 countries, and recognised with multiple awards.

Welcome!

🌟 LTM Masterclass (Core Membership)
An ongoing learning experience combining music, language acquisition, and a global community.
Learn at your own pace, practise through songs, and connect inside our Skool community.
👉 Join the Masterclass

🎓 Teacher Training
Professional development for language teachers and educators who want to integrate music-based methods into their classrooms.
Grounded in experience, creativity, and real-world application.
👉 Teacher Training Programmes

🏫 Live Workshops
Interactive, creative language workshops for schools, arts festivals, and educational institutions worldwide.
👉 For Schools

🎶 Group Classes
Live group language-learning experiences with awesome educators from around the world.
👉 View Group Classes

🏨 Hotel Partnerships
Cultural and language-based musical experiences and customised playlists designed for hotels and hospitality brands.
👉 Partner with LTM

For any other ideas or questions, please get in touch!

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Learn more about our Masterclass here. Over 700 people have joined since we launched in March 2024 🎉

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Why Languages through Music works

It’s powerful

An iPad and a laptop on a black surface, both displaying music streaming apps. The iPad shows a playlist called 'Love is Love,' and the laptop displays a Spotify browsing page with various playlists. 
Songs use the most popular words & phrases, in all languages, and contain so much of the history and culture of a country.

Open to everyone

Laptop on a wooden table showing a video conference with many participants, with a ceramic mug filled with coffee placed nearby. 
You don't need musical ears, just an open mind! We've had musician guinea pigs, non-musician guinea pigs, all the guinea pigs!

Memory

Person lying on the floor with headphone, writing in a notebook, with laptop open displaying a music editing software, in a room with a felt rug and a grand piano in the background. 
Music taps into our memory through melodies and storytelling, making it easier for us to remember new words.
  • Close-up of a smiling woman with curly hair, wearing glasses, hoop earrings, and layered necklaces, in an indoor setting.

    “Great pioneering idea, fantastic upbeat teacher, nice visuals and graphic design, amazing musical taste and knowledge and genuine positive vibes! I think greater things in life always come out of amalgamations and this one is perfect for culture lovers. Not sure if I am more looking forward the weekly language lesson or the musical discoveries and the windows they leave open towards their actual culture.”

    C. Morales

  • A man with curly dark hair, wearing clear glasses, a nose ring, and a black sweater, gazing thoughtfully to the side.

    “Languages through music, where do I start? If you are considering doing this then whatever is holding you back, put it aside. You will not regret it. So far, in two sessions I have learnt some very key Portuguese words and phrases and been introduced to some of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Being able to learn in the comfort of my own home has been a treat after a long day at work. I have thoroughly enjoyed it so far and hope to continue until I am fluent enough to travel with confidence. Obrigada .”

    Z Woodrofe

  • A man with a beard wearing a black hat and a colorful jacket, standing in front of a background with large white letters.

    "I took Desta's Languages Through Music for 10 sessions this summer and the results were amazing. I went from barely being able to comprehend French to being conversational and fluent within that period. She selected each song with the right vocabulary for my level and her teaching style was patient, yet robust. I'll absolutely recommend Desta's languages through music to anyone trying to learn a new language."

    B. Bazawule

More happy feedback!

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Customer review expressing excitement about purchasing a Turkish language masterclass, plans to learn Farsi and Portuguese, and gratitude for the instructor's effort.
Screenshot of a social media comment praising listening to a Spanish playlist for 30 days. The comment uses fire emojis and prayers emojis to express enthusiasm. There is a profile picture of a woman with curly hair and a cheerful expression.
Screenshot of a Facebook post titled 'What if you could learn any language in the...' with a comment from Brian DeVries praising the program 'Languages Through Music' and the author replying with joy.
Screenshot of a text message conversation with dark background. The first message says, 'Btw, so much content in the master class. I'm so happy I signed up.' The reply is, 'Thanks so much!'
Screenshot of a text message in Portuguese discussing a recent barbecue with Brazilians, mentioning understanding Portuguese and expressing gratitude.

Let’s kickstart your language through music journey.

We’ll be with you every step of the way.

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